Posted by PAT on February 01, 2007 at 05:36:40:
In Reply to: Traveling with a Baby posted by Brenna on February 01, 2007 at 02:03:10:
: Greetings Pat! Thanks for posting all this great information, it really helps with planning. My questions are regarding Bed and Breakfasts and babies. We will be traveling with a 13 month old child, and want to book a Go as You Please trip with B&B vouchers. Will we have any trouble finding B&Bs that allow walking babies? (ie not too many breakables) Will many places have a cot if booked ahead?
: Any other tips on Ireland with a baby?
: Thanks again, Brenna
Dear Brenna,
If you are booking a Go-As-You-Please trip from CIE Tours, you will get a Bed & Breakfast guide that lists all the places available. Each description includes various symbols including two that are of interest to you - one with a small cot (meaning that cots/cribs are available); and another with a small baby carriage/pram (meaning that the house provides a baby sitting service). If you see these symbols, you'll know the house is child-suitable. If no symbols, then probably not.
When are you traveling? If it is in the summer, then going without reservations with a baby is not very wise. It would be much better to have your B&Bs all planned and confirmed. It is no fun traveling from place to place, and wasting time looking for a suitable room, when you could have it all set up in advance.
Hope this helps,
PAT